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Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Pound, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 4m

Distance

195.3 mi

314 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 52m ★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown City of Janesville, WI, WI

City of Janesville, WI

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village in Marinette County, Wisconsin

Pound, WI

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Janesville to Pound, Wisconsin, covers 195.3 miles across the heart of the Midwest. Expect a drive time of approximately 4 hours and 4 minutes, making this a very manageable single-day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate through local corridors like Harrison Street, East Milwaukee Street, and Milton Avenue rather than sticking to major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, this journey is quite budget-friendly for solo drivers or small groups. Because this route avoids major highways, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace. It is a straightforward excursion for those who prefer local roads over high-speed transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

97.7 miles from City of Janesville, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 73.1 mi 1h 18m
WI 26 44 mi 54m
State Highway 26 33.3 mi 46m
US 141 19 mi 21m
Milton Avenue 14.2 mi 20m
US 151 3.8 mi 4m
County Road CP 1.6 mi 3m
South Main Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 73.1 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Pound, WI.

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Start on East Court Street

148 ft · 6 sec · East Court Street
2

Turn right onto Harrison Street

513 ft · 26 sec · Harrison Street
3

Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East Milwaukee Street
4

Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

14 mi · 20 min · Milton Avenue
5

Continue on WI 26

21 mi · 26 min · WI 26
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on WI 26

23 mi · 27 min · WI 26
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left onto Western Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Western Avenue
8

At end of road, turn right onto CTH W

0.6 mi · 1 min · West North Street
9

At end of road, turn left onto WI 26

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
10

Continue on WI 26

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 26
11

Continue on WI 26

0.5 mi · 1 min · Front Street
12

Continue on WI 26

6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
14

Merge onto US 151

3.8 mi · 4 min · US 151
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
17

Turn left onto State Highway 26

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26
18

Continue on WI 26

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
19

Continue on WI 26

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
20

Turn left

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
21

Merge onto I 41; US 41

73 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 41; US 41
Toward Appleton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 141

19 mi · 21 min · US 141
Exit 187 Toward US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain
23

Take the exit onto US 141 Business

0.4 mi · 52 sec · US 141 Business
Toward US 141 Business, CTH B: Coleman, Pound
24

Turn right onto CTH B; US 141 BUS

0.5 mi · 52 sec · County Road B
25

Continue on CTH CP; US 141 BUS

1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road CP
26

Continue on CTH CP; US 141 BUS

0.5 mi · 1 min · 21st Road
27

Turn left onto CTH Q

28 ft · 0 sec · County Road Q
28

Arrive at destination

CTH Q

Trip Plan

Since this is a turn-heavy route without highway segments, your best bet is to depart early in the morning to avoid local traffic congestion. Plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 4-hour and 4-minute journey to stretch your legs and refresh your focus. Keep your $30 fuel budget in mind, but ensure you fill up before heading into more rural segments where service stations might be less frequent. Because you are relying on local roads like Milton Avenue, keep a close eye on your GPS to navigate the frequent turns effectively. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to pull over whenever you find a safe spot if you need a breather.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.7 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 43 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 97.7 miles or 2h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pound, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving City of Janesville, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from City of Janesville, WI

This is one driving day of about 195.3 miles and 4h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from City of Janesville, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 73.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Waupun, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waupun, WI

98 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Whitewater, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Black Wolf, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.7 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Tazza Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.5

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+19205932300

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Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 153.5

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 153.5

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.5

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Tazza Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.5

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+19205932300

Visit website

Glas Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 153.5

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19202722222

Visit website

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 153.5

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 153.5

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Tempest Coffee Collective

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 125.6

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19209392153

Visit website

Magnolia Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 125.6

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+19204540052

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.5

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Milk and Honey Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 181.4

Oconto Falls, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19208482445

The Breaking Point LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 125.6

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 4–9 pm

+19202053780

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 58.8 and 192.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
58.8 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | CTH W / West North Street

At end of road, turn right onto CTH W / West North Street

Navigation decision point

5
100 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Turn left toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
6
100.3 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | I 41; US 41

Merge onto I 41; US 41 toward Appleton

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Appleton
7
173.3 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | US 141

Keep slight left at fork onto US 141 toward US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 187 Toward US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain
5
192.4 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in | US 141 Business

Take the exit onto US 141 Business toward US 141 Business, CTH B: Coleman, Pound

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 141 Business, CTH B: Coleman, Pound

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.53 one way

$61.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.52 $67.05
premium $4.89 $37.58 $75.17
diesel $5.61 $43.12 $86.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.6 0 $20.51 $9.37
Efficient EV 48.8 0 $17.09 $7.81
EV Truck/SUV 78.1 0 $27.34 $12.50

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

City of Janesville, WI

Late night in City of Janesville on Sunday

Local time

1:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pound, WI

Late night in Pound on Sunday

Local time

1:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 4m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a completely different experience than a standard interstate commute. Since the highway share is 0%, you will spend the entire 195.3 miles navigating local streets and secondary roads. The road's personality is technical and engaging, requiring your full attention as you transition between various local turns. You won't find any long, monotonous stretches here, as the route is designed to keep you moving through local environments. Expect a hands-on driving experience where the constant changes in direction prevent the fatigue often associated with long, straight highway hauls.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.1 mi on I 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and WI 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.8 miles in near CTH W / West North Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 195.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 58.8 miles (CTH W / West North Street): Navigation decision point; at 100 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between City of Janesville, WI and Pound, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay, Appleton and Iron Mountain.

Green_Bay

100 mi in | ~2h 16m

Appleton

100.3 mi in | ~2h 16m | via I 41; US 41

Iron Mountain

173.3 mi in | ~3h 35m | via US 141

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 195.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.1 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pound, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 58.8 miles (CTH W / West North Street): Navigation decision point; at 100 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Pound, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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